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Auction: 317 - The Collector's Series
Lot: 1067

Civil War: Chamberlain, Joshua L. (1828-1914). American college professor, volunteered during Civil War; while having no previous education in military strategy, Chamberlain exhibited great perception in the field and exemplary bravery and fortitude; awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Gettysburg; near death promoted to Brigadier-General for his gallantry before Petersburg; brevetted to rank of Major-General by Lincoln after Skirmish on Quaker Road; commanded Union troops at surrender ceremonies for Robert E. Lee's infantry at Appomattox; Governor of Maine (1867-1871), President of Bowdoin College (1871-1883). Envelope addressed in Chamberlain's hand to his wife: "Fanny C. Chamberlain Brunswick, Maine. Civil War era envelope postmarked Washington, D.C., Oct. 31(?). Tear at upper left, backflap cracked and largely gone, writing clear and unimpaired, Good-About Very Good.

Estimate
$100 to $150